On Tuesday, May 15, the Speaker of the House of Representatives has granted a “Special Order of Business” to allow Members of Congress to pay tribute to the late Congressman Dalip S. Saund. At that time, many of my colleagues will join me in this memorial to “Judge” Saund who passed away on April 22 in Los Angeles.

In addition to the special program on the House Floor, there will be a memorial ceremony in Room- H-107 of the U.S. Capitol at 2:00 p.m.

I know you had a particularly close association with “Judge” Saund, and I want to extend a personal invitation to you to attend these activities.

As you are aware, “Judge” Saund was the first native of India ever elected to public office in the United States and also the first elected to Congress. He was greatly admired by all who knew him and held in highest esteem by his associates.

Please come to my office before noon on May 15 th to arrange for admission to the House Chambers. I hope we will see you then.

Sincerely yours,
Victor V. Veysey
Victor V. Veysey
Member of Congress

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, by special order, has set aside one half hour on Tuesday afternoon May 15, 1973 for Congressional tributes to be paid to

You are invited to a memorial service (recitations from the Sikh scriptures) in the Capitol, Rm. H-107 from 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm. The Service has been organized with the assistance of the Saund Memorial Committee.